Barranca de los Laureles

Barranca de los Laureles is a town near the Municipal Seat of Zacoalco de Torres in State of Jalisco, Mexico. The town also has a Plaza were the residents use it to celebrate parties.[citation needed] The streets of La Barranca de los Laureles are paved with rocks. The population was 330 according to the 2020 census.[1]

Barranca de los Laureles
View of the plaza
View of the plaza
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Country Mexico
StateJalisco
MunicipalityZacoalco de Torres
Elevation
1,460 m (4,790 ft)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total330
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central Standard Time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (Central Daylight Time)

Fiesta de Marzo

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According to the town residents, the town has an old celebration called "Fiesta de Marzo", which translates as "The March Party". It is held every year starting on March 17, and ending on the 19th. In this party, the residents of La Barranca de Los Laureles celebrate the way of life, and a big Castillo is fired and "bandas" play folkloric tunes. There are also trampolines for the children. Food is a special part of the party and tacos, smoked corns, and drinks are served. Many people from nearby towns such as Barranca de Santa Clara and Barranca de Otates also come to join on the celebrations.

References

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  1. ^ "ITER por localidad, Censo de Población y Vivienda 2020" (in Spanish). Instituto de Información Estadística y Geográfica de Jalisco. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
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20°14′N 103°38′W / 20.233°N 103.633°W / 20.233; -103.633